Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact A. M. Appraisals

Are you working with an agent to sell your house? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes similar houses for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

But even if you are working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where A. M. Appraisals comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A. M. Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

• Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have an interested buyer
• Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to wow potential buyers
• Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
• Reduce chances of unknown headaches that can cause your sale to deteriorate
• Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

A. M. Appraisals will step in and help make these important decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from A. M. Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. A professional appraisal from A. M. Appraisals helps you make the smartest decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and settling on a fair sales price.